Solar Force Install and User Manual

Installation & Service Manual
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the leathers with your fingers, then replace them in the
cylinder as an installation guide.
If pump is pushing only 1/2 capacity and pulsating, one leather is not sealing. It will usually
itself in a short time. If not, remove the piston and stretch leathers again.
You will need
a 3/4 INCH SOCKET WRENCH and straight pliers to service the leathers.
unscrewing the piston, the piston rod may turn and come out with it
When replacing the piston assembly, screw it in firmly. WARNING: DO NOT tighten the
m
uch, or the “piston follower” (part #19) will crack.
higher current draw than anticipated.
A new belt will stretch after the first few hours of use. Re
Adjusting the Packing Nut
The piston rod enters the water box through a packing seal. When you first start your
While the pump is running, tighten the packing nut. You may use the
Tighten
it until the pump slows down substantially. This
slightly, until the pump runs faster and is
should now be little or no
accumulation of water.
Pressure Relief Valve
A Pressure Relief Valve is supplied. This is an important safety device that must be
front of your water box, above the round plate. If your pump’s outlet is
will build, and water will escape
from this valve. Fit a
away to prevent water damage should
block access to the round
cover plate. The valve is factory pre
are pushing
more pressure (total lift) turn its adjustment screw clockwise until water leakage stops (no
further). To reach the adjustment screw, remove the flat front cover screw (stamped “100
see the adjustment screw inside.
MAINTENANCE
Parts of your pump will wear with normal use. Your pump came with a box of spare parts.
Keep it labeled and stored in a safe place so it can be found years from now.
(1) TIGHTEN THE PACKING NUT around the piston rod when water leaks
Tighten it lightly, while the pump is running. Do not over
will always leak slightly.
(2) CHECK BELT TENSION. Belt should deflect no more than about 1/2" (12 mm). A
groaning noise indicates
a slipping belt. Tighten it immediately.
(3) PUMP LEATHERS are the seals that form the heart of the pump. When they are
will turn faster, draw less current, and pump less water. Order them
pump supplier
. They are similar to those used in
rubber seals. They cause excessive
When replacing leather
s on Model 3040, use your spare
“Starting the Pump & Servicing the Leathers”.
(4) CHECK OIL LEVEL. Keep oil filled ONLY to the bottom of the inspection window.
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the leathers with your fingers, then replace them in the
cylinder. 3040 Mode
ls: Use your spare brass
If pump is pushing only 1/2 capacity and pulsating, one leather is not sealing. It will usually
itself in a short time. If not, remove the piston and stretch leathers again.
a 3/4 INCH SOCKET WRENCH and straight pliers to service the leathers.
unscrewing the piston, the piston rod may turn and come out with it
-- no problem.
When replacing the piston assembly, screw it in firmly. WARNING: DO NOT tighten the
uch, or the “piston follower” (part #19) will crack.
Run-
in: Your new pump may be stiff at first, causing
higher current draw than anticipated.
This will correct itself as parts wear in.
A new belt will stretch after the first few hours of use. Re
-tighten as necessary.
The piston rod enters the water box through a packing seal. When you first start your
While the pump is running, tighten the packing nut. You may use the
wrench supplied with your pump.
it until the pump slows down substantially. This
will compress the packing. Now loosen the nut
slightly, until the pump runs faster and is
slowed only very slightly by the packing pressure. There
accumulation of water.
A Pressure Relief Valve is supplied. This is an important safety device that must be
front of your water box, above the round plate. If your pump’s outlet is
ever blocked, excessive pressure
from this valve. Fit a
pipe or hose to the valve to conduct water safely
away to prevent water damage should
the valve open. Position the valve so that its outlet does not
cover plate. The valve is factory pre
-set for 80 PSI (180
feet / 55 m). If you
more pressure (total lift) turn its adjustment screw clockwise until water leakage stops (no
further). To reach the adjustment screw, remove the flat front cover screw (stamped “100
Parts of your pump will wear with normal use. Your pump came with a box of spare parts.
Keep it labeled and stored in a safe place so it can be found years from now.
(1) TIGHTEN THE PACKING NUT around the piston rod when water leaks
too much.
Tighten it lightly, while the pump is running. Do not over
tighten it, or more power will be
(2) CHECK BELT TENSION. Belt should deflect no more than about 1/2" (12 mm). A
a slipping belt. Tighten it immediately.
(3) PUMP LEATHERS are the seals that form the heart of the pump. When they are
will turn faster, draw less current, and pump less water. Order them
from your dealer or factory, or other
. They are similar to those used in
windmill and hand pump cylinders. Do NOT use
rubber seals. They cause excessive
friction and may cause sand particles to scratch the cylinder wall.
s on Model 3040, use your spare
brass cylinder as
an insertion guide. See
“Starting the Pump & Servicing the Leathers”.
(4) CHECK OIL LEVEL. Keep oil filled ONLY to the bottom of the inspection window.
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, Unit 101/ Santa Fe, NM 87505
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ls: Use your spare brass
If pump is pushing only 1/2 capacity and pulsating, one leather is not sealing. It will usually
seat
a 3/4 INCH SOCKET WRENCH and straight pliers to service the leathers.
When
When replacing the piston assembly, screw it in firmly. WARNING: DO NOT tighten the
piston very
in: Your new pump may be stiff at first, causing
The piston rod enters the water box through a packing seal. When you first start your
pump, it will leak.
wrench supplied with your pump.
will compress the packing. Now loosen the nut
slowed only very slightly by the packing pressure. There
A Pressure Relief Valve is supplied. This is an important safety device that must be
installed on the
ever blocked, excessive pressure
pipe or hose to the valve to conduct water safely
the valve open. Position the valve so that its outlet does not
feet / 55 m). If you
more pressure (total lift) turn its adjustment screw clockwise until water leakage stops (no
further). To reach the adjustment screw, remove the flat front cover screw (stamped “100
psi”). You will
Parts of your pump will wear with normal use. Your pump came with a box of spare parts.
too much.
tighten it, or more power will be
consumed. It
(2) CHECK BELT TENSION. Belt should deflect no more than about 1/2" (12 mm). A
repeating
(3) PUMP LEATHERS are the seals that form the heart of the pump. When they are
worn, the pump
from your dealer or factory, or other
windmill and hand pump cylinders. Do NOT use
friction and may cause sand particles to scratch the cylinder wall.
an insertion guide. See
(4) CHECK OIL LEVEL. Keep oil filled ONLY to the bottom of the inspection window.